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When asked how she knew that, she gesticulated and pointed at her eyes, and shook her head incredulously.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

After the game, he gesticulated to the Dutch bench and insulted striker Wout Weghorst, who scored twice in regulation.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023

The former National threw down his bat and gesticulated frantically while screaming at Hernandez.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2022

Kirby Smart leaped and danced and gesticulated across the field at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the entirety of Monday night.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2022

At first, she spoke in low, pleading tones, then she raised her voice and gesticulated wildly.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie